The Role

Property Management Branch (PMB) within Security and Estate Group (SEG) is recruiting multiple EL 1 Assistant Directors across its directorates at Brindabella Park, ACT.

Assistant Director – Estate Licencing and Leasing (DELL)

As Assistant Director in Estate Licencing and Leasing (DELL) you will lead a small team to proactively manage leasing and licencing of the Defence Estate nationally. You will engage broadly across the enterprise, with industry, local government entities and Commonwealth stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes aligned to the National Defence Strategy. This function is complementary to licenced civil use of Defence shared airfields and domestic and overseas office accommodation leasing. DELL retains subject matter expertise for all licenced use of the Defence estate in accordance with the Defence Estate Civil Use Policy. This includes memorandums of understanding, base operations deeds, easements, licenced use of the Defence estate as Government Furnished Facilities and multi-zone licences for national users such as telecommunications providers, the Royal United Services Institute, Army and Air Force Canteens Service, Navy Canteens and Cadets.

You will lead a small team to proactively manage leasing and licencing of the Defence Estate nationally. You will engage across the enterprise to deliver strategic outcomes aligned to the National Defence Strategy. DELL retains subject matter expertise for all licenced use of the Defence estate in accordance with the Defence Estate Civil Use Policy, including memorandums of understanding, base operations deeds, easements, licenced use of the Defence estate as Government Furnished Facilities and multi-zone licences for national users.

Assistant Director – Property Projects (DPP)

As Assistant Director of Property Projects (DPP) you will lead a small team to proactively manage capital works projects and accommodation leases to support Defence’s portfolio partners. You will engage broadly across the enterprise with industry, local government entities and Commonwealth stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes aligned to the National Defence Strategy.

You will require a solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management. You will be responsible for overseeing all national construction and fit-out activities, and manage leased office accommodation for Defence portfolio agencies and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding between Defence and its portfolio entities.

You will lead a small team to proactively manage capital works projects and accommodation leases to support Defence’s portfolio partners. You will engage broadly across the enterprise with industry, local government entities and Commonwealth stakeholders to deliver strategic outcomes aligned to the National Defence Strategy. You will require a solid understanding of procurement processes and contract management. You will be responsible for overseeing all national construction and fit-out activities, and manage leased office accommodation for Defence portfolio agencies and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding between Defence and its portfolio entities.

Assistant Director – ACT Accommodation Strategy (DAAS)

As Assistant Director of ACT Accommodation Strategy (DAAS) you will consult broadly across the enterprise and with industry partners to develop and implement a long-term accommodation strategy for the ACT. The strategy will focus on uplifting and optimising Defence’s use of office accommodation and reducing overall cost to Defence into the future. Legislative, financial and policy drivers will shape the direction, and you will work closely with Defence’s Property Services Provider, internal and external stakeholders to improve business process. You will develop recommendation papers for consideration by Defence committees and you will have the opportunity to implement your strategy as a tangible outcome. The ACT Accommodation Strategy is being delivered in a staged way, with Stage 2 currently underway until the end of 2027.

You will consult across Defence and with industry partners to develop and implement a long-term accommodation strategy for the ACT. The strategy will focus on uplifting and optimising Defence’s use of office accommodation and reducing overall cost to Defence. You will work closely with Defence’s Property Services Provider, internal and external stakeholders to improve business process. You will develop recommendation papers for consideration by Defence committees and you will have the opportunity to implement your strategy as a tangible outcome.

Assistant Director, Pricing and Costing Analyst – Property Contract, Procurement and Policy (DPCPP)

As Assistant Director of Property Contracts, Procurement and Policy (DPCPP) you will lead a small team to proactively manage contract and leasing program finances on behalf of Property Management Branch. You will require in-depth knowledge of relevant procurement legislation and Commonwealth financial compliance requirements. You will build productive working relationships and engage broadly with Defence stakeholders to guide strategic decision making, aligned to the National Defence Strategy. You will work closely with your peers, senior leadership, and Defence’s whole of Australian Government Property Services Provider to drive financial compliance and improve business outcomes. You may be involved in sensitive projects that impact strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.

You will be accountable under broad direction to perform and achieve complex pricing and cost analysis activities, including the review of investigation reports and providing advice on complex and strategic price and cost investigations and issues work within an integrated workforce. You will require an in-depth knowledge of and compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and Defence’s mission and policy requirements.

About our Team

Estate Transformation Division (ETD) supports integration and collaboration across Defence to strengthen the resilience of the Defence Estate. Property Management Branch works closely with groups and services from across our organisation to support the delivery of a safe, secure, fit-for-purpose and resilient Defence estate. We engage broadly across the Commonwealth to ensure compliance with property related legislation and policy and ensure transparency in our mandated reporting. Our team are passionate about improving the working environment for Defence personnel and enjoy the challenge of working in a fast paced and rewarding environment.

We promote an inclusive culture based on mutual respect. We encourage diversity of thought and professional curiosity to deliver exciting and challenging work. We offer flexible work arrangements, a great work-life balance and access to the best nationally recognised training and development programs. We pride ourselves on creating a professional environment that enables skills uplift and career advancement opportunities.

Our Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will;

• Have experience in property and estate related matters, including delivering strategic outcomes in a large and complex environment.
• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills, analytical skills, and the ability to develop and implement strategy.
• Build professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders and collaborate constructively to resolve complex issues.
• Exercise a considerable degree of independence, have the capability to lead a cohesive team and contribute to an inclusive workplace culture.
• Employ evidence based decision making and sound judgement to provide policy advice, briefing material, and recommendations to your seniors and peers.
• Engage in complex problem solving, issues management, and may coordinate and perform detailed or sensitive projects that impact on strategic, political or operational outcomes for Defence.
• Be resilient and have the ability to rapidly adapt to change in order to deliver outcomes for the enterprise.

Application Closing Date: Sunday 16 November 2025

For further information please review the job information pack, reference SEG/08422/25 on https://defencecareers.nga.net.au/?jati=BC4AD59F-C850-4C7A-D3C7-E44E1B34F7B2